Rugby News

Steve Borthwick says Eddie Jones' guidance is the reason he is on the brink of joining the Lions' coaching staff.

Semesa Rokoduguni has not been included in England's squad to face Argentina on Saturday, despite his man-of-the-match performance against Fiji last weekend.

Dylan Hartley will be the target of Argentina's unorthodox scrum as they plan to down England's forwards, says Guido Petti.

New Zealand centre Malakai Fekitoa will miss Saturday's clash with France in Paris after receiving a one-week ban following a dangerous tackle against Ireland last weekend.

Former England women’s rugby captain Sue Day believes it is impossible to detach sexism from homophobia in sport.

South Africa are in the middle of a crisis at the moment, with head coach Allister Coetzee faring unfavourably in his opening seven months at the helm.

Scotland skipper Greig Laidlaw hopes to build more momentum heading into next year's Six Nations by completing back-to-back victories this weekend.

Ireland will give CJ Stander, Rob Kearney and Simon Zebo every chance to prove their fitness for Saturday's Test with Australia.

Scarlets back Liam Williams could cause a selection headache for Wales next season if he decides to join Saracens.

Worcester Warriors have signed Canada fly-half Connor Braid until the end of the season.

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Michael Cheika believes Australia will have their "work cut out for them" against Ireland on Saturday, in what he views as the biggest game of the Wallabies’ November tour so far.

Warrington coach Tony Smith believes the short-term loss of utility back Stefan Ratchford will be a bigger blow than the departure of Chris Sandow.